Landscape Architect

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

30 days holiday

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Landscape Architect on a permanent basis to design and deliver landscape projects across Birmingham's parks, green spaces and environmental improvement schemes. You will manage a portfolio from concept to implementation under the Principal Landscape Architect, working 36.5 hours per week.

The role requires a degree in landscape architecture with a postgraduate qualification accredited by the Landscape Institute, strong design and project-management skills,

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture and a postgraduate qualification accredited by the Landscape Institute.
• Experience in landscape design office.
• Experience in hard and soft landscape design.
• Ability to manage and deliver small to medium-sized projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned landscape projects and meet milestones.
• Undertake site appraisals and inform design development.
• Prepare landscape designs, drawings, specs and schedules.
• Develop Health and Safety Plans per CDM Regulations.
• Administer and supervise contracts during construction.
• Present proposals to Ward Committees and stakeholders.

Skills

Landscape design

Hard/soft landscape

Project deadlines

Budgeting

Design presentation

3D sketches

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Diploma/MA or equivalent (Landscape Institute accredited)

Job description

Landscape Architect

Permanent

Grade C £36,581 - £45,529

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about landscape architecture and creating high-quality public spaces that improve lives, support biodiversity, and enhance the urban environment?

We have an exciting opportunity to join Birmingham City Councilin our Parks and Greenspaces Service! The service has been created to deliver the City of Nature Strategy and has recently helped Birmingham become the UK’s first “Nature City”.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Landscape Architect to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape parks, open spaces, recreation areas, green infrastructure, and environmental improvement schemes across Birmingham.

Working under the direction of the Principal Landscape Architect, you will take responsibility for the design and delivery of landscape projects from concept through to implementation, whilst contributing to a wide range of initiatives that support the city's strategic ambitions for people, place, and nature.

About the Role

As a Landscape Architect, you will manage a portfolio of landscape projects and provide professional design, technical, and project management support across the team.

You will undertake site appraisals, develop creative and practical design solutions, prepare contract documentation and specifications, supervise works on site, and work closely with colleagues, contractors, elected members, community groups, and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to see projects through every stage of delivery and make a tangible impact on Birmingham's green spaces and public realm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned landscape projects and ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Undertake site appraisals, surveys, and research to inform design development.
• Prepare landscape designs, technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documentation.
• Develop Health and Safety Plans in accordance with CDM Regulations.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with client briefs, budgets, and programme requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and contract documentation for minor works projects.
• Obtain quotations and undertake financial and arithmetic checks relating to contracts, invoices, and accounts.
• Administer and supervise contracts during the construction phase.
• Produce written reports, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Present landscape proposals and reports to Ward Committees, stakeholders, and public forums.
• Provide technical support and assistance to Senior Landscape Architects and the wider Parks and Greenspaces Development Team

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who combines creative design skills with strong technical knowledge and project management capability. You must hold a Degree in Landscape Architecture or an associated academic discipline as well as a Postgraduate Diploma, MA Degree, or equivalent qualification accredited by the Landscape Institute.

You must be pro-active and be able to manage your workload independently as well as also having

• Experience of working within a landscape design office.
• Experience of both hard and soft landscape design.
• Experience of working to project deadlines and agreed fee budgets.
• Strong design, graphic, written, oral, and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage and deliver small to medium-sized projects.
• Familiarity with graphic design and presentation software packages with the ability to prepare 3D sketches and presentation materials.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to present proposals to a range of audiences.

What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

For any informal enquires please contact: [e-mail]

Job Description and Person Specification

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.